Special envoys of China, Russia and Pak hold talks with top Taliban officials
The Hindu
During the meeting, they discussed the formation of an inclusive government, combating terrorism and humanitarian situation
Special envoys of China, Russia and Pakistan have met the top officials of the Taliban's interim government as well as Afghan leaders and Abdullah Abdullah in Kabul and discussed the formation of an inclusive government, combating terrorism and humanitarian situation, a top Chinese official said on Wednesday.
The three special envoys visited Kabul from September 21 to 22 and held talks with acting Prime Minister , Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mutaqi, Finance Minister and other high-level officials of the interim government, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing here.
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